FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS & ANSWERS DURING CLUB SEASON:

1.  Do I need to purchase spandex? A: You are welcome to purchase any black spandex shorts that you have.  If you need to purchase shorts, they need to be ordered and paid for by November 29th.

2.  Who takes care of hotel reservations for regionals?  A:  Your parent rep is responsible to setup these reservations and to requisition a check from the Treasurer to pay for the coaches room.




FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS & ANSWERS PRIOR TO START OF CLUB SEASON:

1. How long is the season for Club Volleyball? */A: The actual practices for 12U-14U start after Nov 13th adn continue up through regionals on April 1 & 2. High School girls start practice in December./*

2. How many practice are there per week? */A: We will normally have 2 scheduled practices per week: Thursday night and Sunday afternoons. During Jan, Feb, and March our start and end times may vary due to gym availability and school activities. A full schedule will be provided at around November 25th.

3. How much are the dues? */A: $250 for 6th Grade. $325 for 13U.  $350 for 14U and 16U.  $550 for 17HP.  Dues of 1/3 were to be paid by Sunday, November 18th.  2nd installment due December 18th.  Final installment due January 13th.

4. Is the uniform an additional cost? */A: No. Both topsare covered by dues. Each girl will need to purchase knee pads, shoes (no specific required, however, Prairie has banned Shocks for volleyball players), and socks./* 

5. Are there other expenses not covered? */A: Yes. The cost of gas to get to and from the tournaments. Food during the tournaments. Hotel stay if participate in an overnight. And optional clothing. Regionals are in Des Moines and could be a two night stay./*

6. Are there any discounts to dues? */A: No. However, we are looking for a volunteer to be our Club Fundraising Coordinator & Chairperson to help those who are interested in fundraising to defray their costs./*

7. Who is coaching? */A: A list of coaches will be provided on your team directory.

8. How are the teams chosen? */A: There are no tryouts for under age 14. Players are placed by age. The maximum number on one team is usually 10 girls. If we have two teams or more in an age group: Coaches want to make certain to match up players level of experience so that girls with less experience do not become frustrated and those with more experience are challenged. They would practice together and all girls would receive the same level of instruction and attention from their coaches/*.

9. Is transportation provided to the tournaments? */A: No. Players are responsible to get to the tournament on their own. Tournaments are decided by coaches. Each team usually plays 8 tournaments. Tournaments start in January and are usually held on Saturday and Sundays. Either full or 1/2 days. Most of the tournaments are held within Iowa; and are close,however; a team can choose to go to a two day tournament out of state. It is up to the team and coaches./*

10. Is there an admission charge to attend the tournaments? */A: Generally, no. Regionals will probably have an admisssion. /*

11. I participate in AAU basketball or another club, can I still play club volleyball? */A: The Club recognizes that players may be involved in other activites. Attendance to practice and tournaments is important for the success of the player and team. Attendance is generally at the discretion of the coaches./*

12. My daughter does not have much experience. Will she get to play? */A: Equal pay does not mean equal play; however, she would receive the same level of instruction and attention during practices from the coaches, which would give her the opportunity she needs to improve her skills./*

13. When is the Parent Meeting & what will we be doing? */A: Please review website homepage for updates at www.prairievolleyballclub.org

14. I am in other sports and am not sure that I want to join yet. When is the absolute deadline to join? */A: Girls who join right away will be assigned to a team. If you join later and we have reached the maximum number for that team, we may not be able to get you assigned to a team. You do have until December 1st to join. The Club will take no further applications after December 1st UNLESS we need more players to complete a team./*

15. Is there a Code of Ethics? */A: Yes. Each player & parent must sign the Club Code of Ethics and the Regional Code of Ethics./*